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To a trusted friend, to whom it is explained in confidence that all modern theology conflicts with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, and that those who consider themselves the wisest in divine mysteriesIn 17th-century spiritual writing, "mysteries" refers to sacred truths revealed by God that surpass human reason. and hidden things are actually the most ignorant.
To a Professor of Theologyoriginal Latin: "Theologiæ"., adherent to the Augsburg ConfessionA document from 1530 that serves as the primary confession of faith for the Lutheran Church., who could not believe that a person could be instructed directly by the Holy Spirit unless they performed miracles. To which a very precise and thorough answer is given in all respects.